The article deals with the actual social and philosophical problems connected with the value transformations of post-Soviet society in the transition period of its development.The focus is on mental(ideological)attitu...The article deals with the actual social and philosophical problems connected with the value transformations of post-Soviet society in the transition period of its development.The focus is on mental(ideological)attitudes or“traps for practical reason”that prevent the democratization and humanization of Russian public consciousness.One of such mental attitudes is the trap of historical heritage,which is a complex of probabilistic judgments about the historical purpose of society and the complete determination of the future by its past.In the course of rational-critical analysis,the erroneous biogenetic approach to Russian history is revealed,as well as possible negative consequences of its application to the solution of urgent social problems.The historical situation of the“Blockade of Leningrad”is considered to be such a pressing problem.展开更多
The phenomenon of recurrent revolution in the post-Soviet political space deserves a new examination,as the Year 2019 marks not only 30 years since the chain of revolutions in Eastern Europe,but also the first anniver...The phenomenon of recurrent revolution in the post-Soviet political space deserves a new examination,as the Year 2019 marks not only 30 years since the chain of revolutions in Eastern Europe,but also the first anniversary of the revolution in Armenia.There are scant reasons to expect that economic underperformance or even a sharp spasm of crisis would bring any of the seven unmistakably authoritarian post-Soviet regimes to an abrupt end,but the deepening resentment against corruption could produce a powerful demand for change in the course of elections,which theses regimes feel obliged to stage.Manipulations of elections are the most common trigger for revolutions,but the big question of whether such explosions of social energy could deliver on the demand for change is set to remain open.展开更多
As the"core area"of the"Silk Road Economic Belt,55 the five Central Asian countries occupy an important position in the"Belt and Road"strategy.With the increase of China's investment,the i...As the"core area"of the"Silk Road Economic Belt,55 the five Central Asian countries occupy an important position in the"Belt and Road"strategy.With the increase of China's investment,the infrastructure of the five Central Asian countries has been continuously developing,economy persists to grow,and the people's standards of living have been constantly improved.This article focuses on how the"Belt and Road,?initiative has promoted the economic growth of the five Central Asian countries.展开更多
This study explores the cultural and value foundations of the educational goals of higher education in Kazakhstan and China.Based on the historical development and cultural traditions of the two countries,this study c...This study explores the cultural and value foundations of the educational goals of higher education in Kazakhstan and China.Based on the historical development and cultural traditions of the two countries,this study compares the similarities and differences of the educational goals of the two countries through qualitative literature content analysis.Both countries have taken“modernization and internationalization”as one of the core development directions of higher education development,but China’s educational philosophy is rooted in Confucianism and socialist core values,emphasizing country and collectivism;while Kazakhstan,based on neoliberal orientation,draws on the European education framework,gradually integrates multicultural concepts,emphasizes national identity and attaches importance to students’individual development.This study uses Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and postcolonial education theory to explore how different nation-building narratives affect the educational goals of higher education.By comparing value systems,institutional logics,and student training models,it helps to understand how the educational systems of the“Global South”countries seek a balance between international standards and local cultural identity.It provides inspiration for the development of education based on culture and mutual reference under the global education trend,and provides a comparative education perspective for reform localization.展开更多
In the years following independence,Kazakhstan witnessed a reemergence of religious phenomenon,particularly in the form of‘Islamic revival,’generating a kind of post-Soviet‘Islamic extremism’narrative.The discussi...In the years following independence,Kazakhstan witnessed a reemergence of religious phenomenon,particularly in the form of‘Islamic revival,’generating a kind of post-Soviet‘Islamic extremism’narrative.The discussions,describing Islamic revival as a‘security concern’and‘potential threat’to Kazakhstan’s secular objectives have deluged the academic,political,and policy discourse.Nevertheless,the question essential to contextualise the whole debate is whether the nature of‘Islamic revival’does follow the prescriptive conditions as anticipated by the privatisation of religion theory,reducing the stimulus of religion to an individual’s‘private matter’or whether it has become a social function,affecting people’s inspirations and aspirations both at the individual and collective level.To analyse this question methodologically,the study discusses theoretical formulations that are relevant to understanding the nature and scope of Islamic revival in the postSoviet Kazakh context.Then,the study examines the practical impact of Islamic revival and makes reference to an institutionalization of Islam through religious,economic and political institutions.The study argues,after independence,despite the secular and authoritarian nature of the government,‘Islamic revival’has become an institutionalised phenomenon and its appearance and social function in the public space has increased rather than decreased.展开更多
基金The research was carried out with the financial support of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research(RFBR)within the framework of scientific project No.19-011-00137“The evolution of freedom in post-Soviet society:socio-philosophical analysis and practical modeling”.
文摘The article deals with the actual social and philosophical problems connected with the value transformations of post-Soviet society in the transition period of its development.The focus is on mental(ideological)attitudes or“traps for practical reason”that prevent the democratization and humanization of Russian public consciousness.One of such mental attitudes is the trap of historical heritage,which is a complex of probabilistic judgments about the historical purpose of society and the complete determination of the future by its past.In the course of rational-critical analysis,the erroneous biogenetic approach to Russian history is revealed,as well as possible negative consequences of its application to the solution of urgent social problems.The historical situation of the“Blockade of Leningrad”is considered to be such a pressing problem.
文摘The phenomenon of recurrent revolution in the post-Soviet political space deserves a new examination,as the Year 2019 marks not only 30 years since the chain of revolutions in Eastern Europe,but also the first anniversary of the revolution in Armenia.There are scant reasons to expect that economic underperformance or even a sharp spasm of crisis would bring any of the seven unmistakably authoritarian post-Soviet regimes to an abrupt end,but the deepening resentment against corruption could produce a powerful demand for change in the course of elections,which theses regimes feel obliged to stage.Manipulations of elections are the most common trigger for revolutions,but the big question of whether such explosions of social energy could deliver on the demand for change is set to remain open.
文摘As the"core area"of the"Silk Road Economic Belt,55 the five Central Asian countries occupy an important position in the"Belt and Road"strategy.With the increase of China's investment,the infrastructure of the five Central Asian countries has been continuously developing,economy persists to grow,and the people's standards of living have been constantly improved.This article focuses on how the"Belt and Road,?initiative has promoted the economic growth of the five Central Asian countries.
文摘This study explores the cultural and value foundations of the educational goals of higher education in Kazakhstan and China.Based on the historical development and cultural traditions of the two countries,this study compares the similarities and differences of the educational goals of the two countries through qualitative literature content analysis.Both countries have taken“modernization and internationalization”as one of the core development directions of higher education development,but China’s educational philosophy is rooted in Confucianism and socialist core values,emphasizing country and collectivism;while Kazakhstan,based on neoliberal orientation,draws on the European education framework,gradually integrates multicultural concepts,emphasizes national identity and attaches importance to students’individual development.This study uses Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and postcolonial education theory to explore how different nation-building narratives affect the educational goals of higher education.By comparing value systems,institutional logics,and student training models,it helps to understand how the educational systems of the“Global South”countries seek a balance between international standards and local cultural identity.It provides inspiration for the development of education based on culture and mutual reference under the global education trend,and provides a comparative education perspective for reform localization.
文摘In the years following independence,Kazakhstan witnessed a reemergence of religious phenomenon,particularly in the form of‘Islamic revival,’generating a kind of post-Soviet‘Islamic extremism’narrative.The discussions,describing Islamic revival as a‘security concern’and‘potential threat’to Kazakhstan’s secular objectives have deluged the academic,political,and policy discourse.Nevertheless,the question essential to contextualise the whole debate is whether the nature of‘Islamic revival’does follow the prescriptive conditions as anticipated by the privatisation of religion theory,reducing the stimulus of religion to an individual’s‘private matter’or whether it has become a social function,affecting people’s inspirations and aspirations both at the individual and collective level.To analyse this question methodologically,the study discusses theoretical formulations that are relevant to understanding the nature and scope of Islamic revival in the postSoviet Kazakh context.Then,the study examines the practical impact of Islamic revival and makes reference to an institutionalization of Islam through religious,economic and political institutions.The study argues,after independence,despite the secular and authoritarian nature of the government,‘Islamic revival’has become an institutionalised phenomenon and its appearance and social function in the public space has increased rather than decreased.
